Creator Lab - interviews with entrepreneurs and startup founders Zaid Admani // 100mil+ Views, Going Viral On TikTok, Creative Spirit vs. Slave To Algo
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Sep 21, 2023 Zaid Admani, a finance and business content creator, discusses his creator journey, the balance between education and entertainment in content creation, the challenges of monetization, and the power of impactful platforms like Twitch. They also touch on the absence of content for civil engineers, the process of creating viral content, and finding personal happiness in content creation.
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Content Over-Optimization Critique
- Over-optimization for algorithm retention leads to soul-sucking content creation.
- Content has become like potent drugs for attention, losing creative soul.
Early TikTok Success Stories
- Zaid's first TikTok was a 5,000 view video of the Amalfi Coast with no voiceover.
- His first viral video was a funny comedic skit about Facebook copying Snapchat stories, gaining 100,000 overnight views.
Early Success Fuels Momentum
- Maintain motivation by celebrating early success when starting content creation.
- Early small wins help overcome fear of judgment and encourage continued posting.